The standard
Nikkor lenses that appeared during this period have evolved in two forms. First the
emergence of zoom lenses has eroded its popularity and the universal term of "standard
lens" was replaced with a new popular term "standard zoom". Next,
virtually all the lenses appearing during the second half of the 1980's are of the
auto focus type. Gone is the traditional helicoid focusing and now the data communication
is via electronic circuitry. The early AF-Nikkor standard lenses are comprised of
both 50 mm f/1.4 and f/1.8. The lens with a slower lens speed of f/1.8 shown at left
was the second version with improved cosmetic and lens handling characteristic. It
is an affordable AF-Nikkor that combines the ease of auto focus operation with advanced
Nikon optics. It weighs merely 5.1oz. and with a length measures 1.1". Aberration
had been well corrected to negligible level with outstanding color rendition. Although
it is less appealing as an all round start up lens. This superb general purpose Nikkor
lens is still a very good close-up performer when used with other close-up attachments
and accessories. The auto focus evolution has transformed Nikon's professional camera
design as well. Nikon Corporation introduced the Nikon F4 in 1988 - its 4th generation
F-series flagship camera model after the original Nikon F (1959), Nikon F2 (1971-1980) and Nikon F3 (1980-2001). The F4 spearheaded
a new generation of operational ease and functionality in camera design on their
subsequent professional camera models. Perhaps, photography will never be the same
after the evolution of auto focus.

This is a
long pending project, dedicated to all the Nikon fans worldwide. It is based largely
on many Nikon official publications. This information has been compiled in an orderly
fashion that stretches across a product cycle of almost 8 years while also witnessing
some important changes and developments in the market. This primary site, with many
contributing raw information such as images and some input from users has never been
meant to compete but simply to serve those in need along with the MF Nikkor Resources website. I hope that this
provides a wealth of information to many Nikon users. Enjoy.

As a matter of
record, this Nikon F4 web project is made up of 1,856 items (HTML, Jpegs, Gifs, PDFs
etc..) and has a folder size of 35.3 MB.

Site
update:
Form the Nikon
F4 Message Board,
I have picked up some version history from the FAQ by users, click here to see some
change occoured during th entire span of Nikon F4 era. "...Tim Jagielski (chaparal@execpc.com)
For a listing of production changes to the F4 by serial number his site may be helpful:
http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/users/j/jnwall/html/f4faq.htm#Purchase See section 14.1, you'll have to
scroll past some material that will be pretty basic for you, however, section 14.1
gives a few references to production modifications / upgrades to during F4 production
from various sources. I'm beginning to approach the same aging eyesight issue as
you. It seems that the F4's focus confirmation function with manual lenses may help
me fool myself for a while longer. BTW, thanks for your work on the F3 site. I've
appreciated your insights since I found the link a few years ago....".

W A R N I
N G: The
New G-SERIES Nikkor lenses have no aperture ring on the
lense, they cannot adjust aperture(s)
when operating in
manual exposure control even with certain earlier AF Nikon SLR camera models. Similarly,
not ALL features provide
in a modern AF-S series AF-Nikkor lenses can be utilized fully with a Nikon F4. Please
refer to your local distributor for compatibility issue(s).

Complimentary
links are appreciative but it is not necessary, I have limited bandwidth here in
this server... So, PLEASE don't distribute this URL to any bulk mailing list or unrelated
user-groups, just be a little considerate, thank you. (The more you distribute, the
slower this server will response to your requests...). I am NOT a Nikon nor Nikkor
expert, so don't send me any mails, use the Message Board Instead. While the content
prepared herein should be adequate for anyone to understand and evaluate whether
you should invest into a used Nikon F4 pro-camera system for your kind of photography.
Well, IF you like what you have seen so far, please help to perfect this site by
reporting any broken links or any errors made.

Credit: MrChuckHester, US for his text re-editing skill in the preparation for this site;I would like to specially
thank Mr. Ravi Swami <rswami1@sympatico.ca> for
being so helpful in alerting me over some technical problems relating to the HTMLS
tags in this Nikon F4 site; Mr. Jochem Wijnands, Mr.
Steven G. MAKA, Mr. Alain Hanel, Mr. Philip Chongfor their contribution
of images appeared in this site; my ex-staff, KiaSu for his superb 3-D logo
appeared in this Nikon F2 site; MCLau®,
who has so much time with me to re-edit the content; Mr.
JuergenKloos
who generously lend me his two F4e Instruction Manual and KhoKing who has mailed me his version.
My partner, Mr PaulLim
for lending his Nikon F4 for me to take so many pictures appeared in this site. my staffs, Jin,
Mirza and my nephew, EEWyn®, who has volunteered and helping me out in the tedious
scanning works. Note:certain content and images
appeared in this site were either scanned from official marketing leaflets, brochures
published by Nikon and/or contribution from surfers who claimed originality of their
own work to publish in this site based on educational merits. The creator of this
site will not be responsible for any discrepancies that may arise from such possible
dispute except rectifying them after verification."Nikon", "Nikkormat", "Nippon Kokagu KK" & "Nikkor" are registered tradename
of Nikon Corporation Inc., Japan. Made with an Apple IMac.